Same Day/PACU RN (PRN)

Hancock Regional Hospital•Greenfield, IN

54d

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse (RN) administers nursing care to patients and/or plans, directs and coordinates the nursing care of a group of patients utilizing the nursing process and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The RN instructs patients and/or families in procedures, healthcare practices and continuing care after discharge. The RN performs duties and responsibilities in a manner adhering to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures and in compliance with professional practice standards, regulatory bodies and the Indiana State Nurse Practice Act

Requirements

CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
Certification/license: Registered Nurse (RN)
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Current license as a registered nurse with the State of Indiana Health Professions Bureau
Participates in Basic Life Support training per American Heart Association standards.
Mandatory Annual Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Confidentiality-HIPAA, Infection Control, Corporate Compliance.
Annual Unit Specific Competencies, and all education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing competent, comprehensive and age-specific patient care.
Demonstrates leadership abilities, and problem solving skills.
Serves as a professional role model for others.
Demonstrates ability to teach/instruct patients, families and/or colleagues.
Demonstrates computer and keyboarding skills necessary to provide a complete and accurate electronic medical record.
Functions in a professional manner under stressful or emergency conditions.
Utilizes effective verbal, non-verbal and written forms of communication.
Works effectively with others consistently demonstrating tact, discretion, diplomacy and a commitment to teamwork and Patients First.
Delivers care that is consistent with the mission and vision of Hancock Regional Hospital.
Participates and supports quality improvement initiatives
Participates in sustain excellent customer satisfaction ratings
Participates in initiatives to grow volume and market share
Participates in ways to meet MPU and financial metrics
Initiates ways to capture revenue
Completes tasks in a timely manner
Provides the patient and family with a positive experience
Utilizes the nursing process for decision making
Will address concerns before they become harmful to the patient or associates
Demonstrates thorough, accurate and timely assessments
Displays/exhibits self-directed growth by seeking educational opportunities to improve knowledge/skill
Contributes to planning, implementing and supporting progressive change, making suggestions to solve patient care or unit problems
Assists with orientation of new staff
Attends in-service presentations as assigned and attends unit/departmental meetings 75 of the time or as assigned
Demonstrates acceptable attendance and punctuality
Participates in identifying or recommending areas for improvement
Participates in quality improvement activities to improve patient care related to planned outcomes
Completes assigned responsibilities in an efficient, timely manner
Recognizes impact of actions on other departments and interacts in a manner conducive to teamwork and cost containment
Collaborates with other members of the health team regarding patient care needs and responsibilities, and delegates, as appropriate
Communicates pertinent patient information clearly, accurately, concisely and in a timely manner to other healthcare providers
Directs concerns to appropriate persons within time frames suitable to the situation
Practice is consistent with safety principles, OSHA guidelines, and infection control guidelines
Delivers patient care in a compassionate, non-judgmental manner respecting the patient's rights.
Conducts interactions with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, other associates and the public in a manner consistent with the intent of the hospital's mission, vision and values.